Family Services Worker After Hours /Competition # 2026-FS-010

Tikinagan Child & Family Services; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Tikinagan Child & Family Services in Ontario seeks a Family Service Worker to oversee services and supports for families, including those with children in care or receiving services. The role follows the Mamow Obiki-ahwahsoowin Service Model, focusing on collaborative work with families and communities.

The position requires travel, no remote work, and no relocation assistance. Preference is given to applicants with Indigenous knowledge and language skills, and a valid driver's license is

Qualifications

• Equal opportunity employer with preference for Indigenous ancestry.
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture.
• Good verbal and written skills.
• Willing to travel as required.
• Valid driver’s license or willingness to obtain one.
• No remote work available.
• No relocation assistance provided.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to speak an Indigenous language is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversees services and supports to families involved with the agency.
• Supports families whose children are in care or receiving services.

Skills

Indigenous culture knowledge

Verbal communication

Written communication

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Confidentiality

Indigenous language (asset)

Job description

Starting Salary $69,040.

The Family Service Worker oversees services and supports to families – families whose children have been taken into care and families whose children are in their care and are receiving services from Tikinagan. The work of the Family Service Worker is guided by our Mamow Obiki-ahwahsoowin Service Model – everyone working together to raise our children.

Qualifications

• This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all applicants. Persons of First Nations Ancestry will be given preference. We invite applicants to Self-Identify if Indigenous, Metis or Inuit.


• Knowledge of and lived experience with the Indigenous culture.


• Good verbal and written skills.


• Ability to speak an Indigenous People’s language is an asset.


• Willing to attend training as required.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality.


• Travel is a requirement.


• Valid driver’s license or willingness to obtain one.


• No remote work available.


• No relocation assistance available.